Ashlynn

by C.A. Meadows

Part One

Reenter the world of Pensatore, the world of the elements. Take a journey back in time to the horrific life of Ashlynn, the future mother of fire, and learn of her upbringing, solitude, traumas and experiences as she navigates her place in the world. A time of youth, mentors and dragons. A time when she was hated by all simply because of association. How that hatred fueled her to be the villain that she became. Ashlynn has to fight for her life and her power. She has to build a life of her own after experiencing an over abundant amount of suffering during a dark time in Pensatore history. When people feared the Elders and the Keepers. Where people were sent to Fangelsi, the Prison of Lost Souls, to be tortured and die for their misfortunes, whatever they might be. Where families were ripped apart over power and holding obsolete control.

Part Two

The race to find the Pensatorian Crown. A crown that has not been seen since it's creation. A crown that has been hidden away until the time that someone proved themselves to be worthy of hold the title Queen of Pensatore. Giovanna and Ashlynn fight it out in an all or nothing war to gain control of the Pensatorian Crown. Giovanna with her army of mentors from each element and Ashlynn with her army of dark creatures and beings. Who will cross the finish line and who will perish?

424 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2025

About the author

C.A. Meadows is a self-published indie author and Southern California native who now resides in the Northeast with her husband and children. She primarily writes thrillers that toe the line of horror, crafting unsettling stories designed to keep readers on edge. In addition to her thrillers, she is also the author of a fantasy series. One installment, which falls into the dark fantasy genre and is intended to be enjoyed as such.

Through suspense and imagination, C.A. Meadows hopes her stories provide readers with an engaging escape and a good thrill along the way.

Reviews

[Raye 🌸 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book by this author! This is part two to the Pensatore series, so please make sure you go back and read the first one which is called Giovanna.

It is more like a prequel and definitely necessary to read so you can understand Ashlyn’s life and how she came to be.

I was lucky enough to read this before it was published and honestly, this is even better than the first book, but both are great. Once again, this is a wonderful adventure read with great world building. Once you get started, I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down.

[Vickiec192 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I mean, just wow! Honestly, wow!

Sooooo, this is definitely a gear change and a half from Giovanna! This one is daaark....really dark, but it is also absolutely engrossing. This is definitely not the gentle flowing stream from Giovanna, more like being dragged down the rapids in a fast slowing river and hurtling off the edge of a waterfall.

I loved Giovanna and couldn't wait to see where it went, and I was far from disappointed. This is a then and now. The story of Ashlynn is absolutely devastating. Blighted by dark magic and a lonely childhood started Ashlynn on a desperate journey for love, and the horrendous repercussions of that love gone wrong. With all that Ashlynn has endured, can she be saved from herself?

The writing style is great, a very raw feeling to this while still maintaining the stunning world building and a fantastic set of characters. One of the joys of this one is the absolutely captivating use of plants. Both to heal and to weaponise. I kind of wish there was an option for this to come with illustrations, I'd love to see these awesome creations on the page! This is a really intense sequel in the series, but so so so good!!!